Beef Lombardi

While it may sound like a fancy dish, Beef Lombardi is simply a mixture of ground beef and chopped tomatoes that’s spooned over a mixture of creamy noodles, topped with cheese, and baked. It’s a great make-ahead dish because you can assemble the casserole and freeze it for up to one month.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1 (6-ounce) package medium egg noodles

6 green onions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1 cup sour cream

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain.

Make 2 while you are at it

This is my go-to dish when I am cooking for a sick friend or bereaved family. I always make 2 and keep one because it is not too much extra work and my whole family loves it. I believe the secret is the tomato paste that gives it the extra zing that regular lasagna and other pasta dishes don't have. Very easy, feeds a lot of people and can easily be put in a disposable pan to share.

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leesyblue's Review

This was pretty good, even my picky teenager ate it and had seconds! I added taco seasoning to the meat after it browned for flavor. I also added swiss cheese because I did not have enough cheddar/mozzarella and it was good.

bstalnaker's Review

My family loves this recipe. It is versatile and can be made ahead. Leftovers heat well (if you have any left overs). Every time I take this to a pot luck I am asked for the recipe. Guess that speaks for itself.